Days before the upcoming Assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar initiated a series of infrastructure and welfare projects totalling ₹574.16 crore in Muzaffarpur on July 31, 2025.
Among the key undertakings is the launch of a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) and approach road between Ramdayalu Nagar and Muzaffarpur railway station, with a budget allocation of ₹167.68 crore. Another significant project involves constructing a road linking Muzaffarpur-Pusa Road to the Chandwara bridge approach for ₹120.93 crore.
Kumar also flagged off road widening and upgrade initiatives, including the Chandni Chowk to Ramdayalu Nagar stretch (₹44.76 crore) and a 7-km enhancement from Chandni Chowk to Bakhri (₹89.77 crore). Several other local road improvement works were also greenlit during his visit.
At the Teacher Training College in Patahi, the CM engaged with social security pension beneficiaries, who expressed gratitude for the hike in monthly pension from ₹400 to ₹1,100. Tricycles were distributed to differently-abled individuals, and ₹1 lakh cheques were handed over to recipients under the Inter-Caste Marriage Promotion Scheme.
Domestic consumers in attendance also appreciated the decision to offer 125 units of free electricity per month under the Chief Minister’s Electricity Consumer Assistance Scheme. ASHA workers, meanwhile, thanked Kumar for tripling their incentive from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000.
During his interaction with Jeevika self-help group members, Kumar recalled the modest beginnings of SHGs in Bihar. He highlighted how his administration secured a World Bank loan in 2006 to promote SHGs across the state under the ‘Jeevika’ initiative. He credited Bihar’s model for inspiring a nationwide program later rolled out as ‘Aajeevika’ by the central government.
“Jeevika sisters are transforming lives in Bihar. We will continue supporting your efforts in every possible way,” he assured.
The CM, accompanied by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary and other officials, also reviewed progress on the ROB at the Muzaffarpur Bypass. The 16.87 km-long project, costing ₹250 crore, has been largely completed except for the bridge itself. Kumar urged officials to expedite the remaining construction, anticipating smoother traffic flow through the city upon completion.
This visit follows up on commitments made during the Pragati Yatra on January 5, where Kumar reviewed the region’s development and pledged swift implementation of new schemes.
